Tom Brady must be feeling extra giddy these days as he's set to make his much-hyped return to Foxborough on Sunday. He will lead the charge for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they visit his former squad New England Patriots.
It will be an emotional game for Brady, who spearheaded the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and remains the most beloved player in team history. From being an unknown 199th overall pick, Brady climbed the ranks with the Patriots and has now forever etched his name in the NFL annals.
While the 44-year-old Brady has found a new home with the Buccaneers, he admitted he will always have high regard for the Patriots, who took a flyer on him in the 2000 NFL Draft. But of course, he couldn't help but take a good-natured swipe at his former teammates when they battle on Sunday (via ESPN).
“My 20 years in New England was incredible. I learned a lot. Coming out here for a year and a half, I've learned a lot. I have nothing but incredible thoughts, memories, emotions towards the football experiences I've had. That's obviously been the longest. I still have a lot of great friends there, but they know I want to kick their butts this week.”
Patriots coach Bill Belichick, however, already took the first swipe after saying Brady simply runs the exact same plays they've done in the past.
Brady and the 2-1 Buccaneers look to bounce back against the Patriots after getting upset by the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
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